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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.93, 976.88 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.93, 976.88 and 359.18 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.93 : 976.88 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.93/976.88 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.93x = 976.88 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.93x = 350,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,879.10/651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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